boats and boating

"What does it take to make a boat float? Gather some supplies and try it out for yourself! Discover tips and ideas on how to build the best boat around!"--Provided by publisher.

Mr. Gumpy accepts more and more riders on his boat until the inevitable occurs.

"This photo-illustrated book introduces early . . . readers to the science and engineering behind speedboats. Includes glossary and index"--Provided by publisher.

A young child sets out on a boat trip down the Mekong River in Vietnam to attend the first day of school.

"The sounds of lapping water and dipping oars ease readers into the famous canals of Venice, Italy. With mother as gondolier and father singing his calming song to baby, a family floats serenely through this one-of-a-kind historic city, past features as unusual as stone winged lions and golden masks and as comfortably familiar as babbling neighbors and drying laundry. The baby drifts deeper and deeper into Venice's maze and--finally--sweet sleep"--OCLC.

"A metaphorical journey about having courage and taking risks, weathering the tides and storms of life's challenges, and discovering new possibilities for one's future"--Provided by publisher.

Woodrow the elephant paddles out to sea and meets some new friends.

"Describes fastest and biggest superboats including many facts, stats, and color photos"--Provided by publisher.

Simple text and photographs introduce different kinds of boats and how they are propelled through the water by sails, oars, motors, etc.

Nine-year-old Paul wants a dog and he proves himself worthy when he courageously rescues a dog stranded in a fishing boat during a storm.